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Announcing the Second Annual National
Science Foundation/ The New England Wild Flower Society (NEWFS), the oldest plant conservation organization in the United States, has been awarded a National Science Foundation grant to support six students to perform basic scientific research addressing species of conservation concern throughout New England. These prestigious fellowships will provide generous stipends ($3750) for the 2003 field season, plus support ($250) for Fellows to prepare and present their findings at a New England Wild Flower Society Research Roundtable in September 2003. Certain research-related equipment will also be available for use by Fellows. Individual assistance in experimental design, data analysis and preparation of results for publication will be provided by Elizabeth Farnsworth, Ph.D., Biologist at NEWFS. We seek research proposals from advanced undergraduate or early graduate students who have demonstrated potential for completing outstanding research in biology. These proposals must address one or more species of rare plant taxa for which we have completed Research and Conservation Plans, and be designed to provide data on critical aspects of the life history and ecology of these species. These data are central to devising sound conservation strategies. Thus, in completing a project, the Fellow will generate useful, publishable information and gain excellent experience in all phases of biological research. Applications consist of a 5-page project proposal, a curriculum vitae, and 2 letters of recommendation. Due date for proposals: February 5, 2003. Notification of Fellowships will be made in early March, 2003. Please visit the following links for a full list of these potential project topics (http://www.newfs.org/nsfquestions.htm), background information on the target plant species (http://www.newfs.org/conplans.html), and guidelines for proposal preparation (http://www.newfs.org/nsfguide.htm). For more information, please contact: Elizabeth Farnsworth (508) 877-7630, ext. 3207 or email: efarnswo@mtholyoke.edu |
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